SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Faye Hosey Chambers at City Hall following a work session that began at 5:00 p.m. The meeting included action on personnel matters, property annexation requests, and the election of new council leadership.
The council held a public hearing on the proposed annexation of property at 844 Fulton Gap Rd., to be zoned AG-1. No one spoke during the hearing. After the hearing closed, the council approved the ordinance authorizing the annexation.
Council members also scheduled a public hearing for Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss entering into an amended and restated Redevelopment Reimbursement Agreement with Robo Motors LLC and Sylacauga Handicapped Inc.
A second public hearing was set for Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6:00 p.m. to consider an annexation request for property at 221 Autumn Acres Ln., which is also proposed to be zoned AG-1.
In personnel matters, the council approved an increase in the starting pay rate for Police Officer Jason Williamson to PDC-1, Step 3, effective Oct. 17. The adjustment recognizes Williamson’s more than 15 years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
The council also voted 4-1 to override Mayor Matt Hubbard’s veto concerning the placement of reinstated City Clerk-Treasurer Alexandra Lambert on administrative leave without pay. The action addresses Lambert’s employment status following her reinstatement and her scheduled return to duty with pay effective Oct. 17.
The council approved three financial items: $261,459.30 in Accounts Payable invoices for Fiscal Year 2026, $127,263.76 in Accounts Payable Invoices for Fiscal Year 2027, and September 2026 payrolls totaling $517,917.12.
Council members also elected Tim Vincent as the new City Council President and Laura Barlow Heath as President Pro Tempore. Both terms will begin Nov. 1.
The council’s next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 2.
